Daily Update Newsletter

Port Angeles man accused of bus assault, and others, committed to mental hospital

Port Angeles man accused of bus assault, and others, committed to mental hospital

A 60-year-old former military electronics technician who admitted Tuesday he viciously attacked a woman on a bus and a female housemate in… Continue reading

Port Angeles man accused of bus assault, and others, committed to mental hospital

Jefferson County seeks funds for Port Hadlock wastewater system

Jefferson County is struggling to find funds for the Port Hadlock wastewater system as officials aim to keep the system affordable for… Continue reading

Nominations accepted now for Heart of Service award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

PREP BASKETBALL: Forks boys lose second-round playoff game

Forks didn’t let a 230-mile-long road trip deter them from playing King’s Way Christian tough in three out of four quarters, but… Continue reading

A volunteer carries cardboard to the stream bank where workers installed a continuous half mile of cardboard and live native shrub stakes to smother invasive, non-native reed canary grass and re-establish a forest buffer zone to benefit fish and wildlife. (Connie Gallant)

PHOTO GALLERY: Plant-a-thon at Tarboo Reserve

Volunteers planted a record 6,500 trees and shrubs in one day during the 11th Northwest Watershed Institute Plant-A-Thon at the Tarboo Wildlife… Continue reading

A volunteer carries cardboard to the stream bank where workers installed a continuous half mile of cardboard and live native shrub stakes to smother invasive, non-native reed canary grass and re-establish a forest buffer zone to benefit fish and wildlife. (Connie Gallant)
Mental health services could be under Jefferson Healthcare by end of year

Mental health services could be under Jefferson Healthcare by end of year

Mental health care in East Jefferson County, currently run by Discovery Behavioral Health, could be under the umbrella of Jefferson Healthcare by… Continue reading

Mental health services could be under Jefferson Healthcare by end of year

Clallam County treasurer’s statement on plan to step down

Selinda Barkhuis announced Tuesday that she intends to step down as Clallam County treasurer at an unspecified date. She read a statement… Continue reading

Tickets on sale now for Port Angeles heart health luncheon

Tickets are on sale for the Olympic Medical Center Foundation’s 10th annual Red, Set, Go! Heart Luncheon on Feb. 24. The luncheon,… Continue reading

Judge says Trump travel ban case can proceed in lower court

A lawsuit by Washington state and Minnesota challenging President Donald Trump’s travel ban will proceed as an… Continue reading

SWIM: Five Peninsula divers off to state meet; Sequim joins PA boys at state

SWIM: Five Peninsula divers off to state meet; Sequim joins PA boys at state

SWIM, DIVE: Five Peninsula divers make state

SWIM: Five Peninsula divers off to state meet; Sequim joins PA boys at state
Sequim Irrigation Festival royalty crowned

Sequim Irrigation Festival royalty crowned

A teen who hopes to become a midwife has been chosen queen of the Sequim Irrigation Festival. Karla Najera was crowned queen at… Continue reading

Sequim Irrigation Festival royalty crowned
Pastor, rabbi, imam speak of interfaith spirituality in ‘Amigos’ presentation

Pastor, rabbi, imam speak of interfaith spirituality in ‘Amigos’ presentation

An imam, a pastor and a rabbi walked into a church. “We Jews are the chosen people,” the rabbi, Ted Falcon, of… Continue reading

Pastor, rabbi, imam speak of interfaith spirituality in ‘Amigos’ presentation

Thérèse: The Story of a Soul set for tonight at Queen of Angels Church

“Thérèse: The Story of a Soul,” the live theatrical one-woman drama performed by actress Audrey Ahern and directed by Patti Defilippis of… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County eyes strategic planning, budget performance

Clallam County commissioners will discuss strategic planning and hold a monthly financial review Monday. The work session will begin at 9 a.m. in the commissioners’… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port Townsend to consider welcoming city resolution

The Port Townsend City Council will discuss a proposed resolution for declaring Port Townsend a welcoming city when it meets Monday. The meeting will begin… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula YMCA establishes new grant for local youths

Olympic Peninsula YMCA establishes new grant for local youths

The Olympic Peninsula YMCA has created the Dennis Watson Spirit of TEAM Memorial Fund and Grant to honor a longtime board member, volunteer and financial… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula YMCA establishes new grant for local youths
WRESTLING: Forks wins regionals, will send a total of 14 to state

WRESTLING: Forks wins regionals, will send a total of 14 to state

The Forks boys won four weight classes en route to a Region I Class 1A Wrestling Tournament championship and will send 13 boys… Continue reading

WRESTLING: Forks wins regionals, will send a total of 14 to state
PREP HOOPS: Port Townsend rally falls short; Port Angeles girls win again

PREP HOOPS: Port Townsend rally falls short; Port Angeles girls win again

The Port Townsend girls got off to a terrible start and with nothing to lose in the second half, put on a… Continue reading

PREP HOOPS: Port Townsend rally falls short; Port Angeles girls win again
Port Angeles, Sequim food banks taking new paths to those in need

Port Angeles, Sequim food banks taking new paths to those in need

In the past year, both Sequim and Port Angeles food banks have seen a decline in the number of people served on their distribution days.… Continue reading

Port Angeles, Sequim food banks taking new paths to those in need
Port Angeles man charged with killing father to be evaluated for competency

Port Angeles man charged with killing father to be evaluated for competency

A competency evaluation has been ordered for a Port Angeles man charged with his father’s murder. Shay Clinton Darrow is charged with… Continue reading

Port Angeles man charged with killing father to be evaluated for competency